It's the first time the Reds have two starting pitchers named to the All-Star team since Wayne Simpson and Jim Merritt made it in 1970.

With Reds teammate Johnny Cueto pitching today, Cueto is not expected to pitch in the Midsummer Classic despite the fact that he's an All-Star. Simon was among pitchers expected to be added to the NL roster because of All-Star pitchers starting today for their teams, just before the break.

FOX Sports Ohio's Jim Day reported on the air earlier in the game that Simon had his bags packed for Minnesota in the event of his selection to join the roster.